Tissue Securing Device And Method Of Use

ABSTRACT

This disclosure relates to a medical device. The medical device comprises a first and a second component. The first component comprises a first portion having a first handle part and a second portion having a grip. The second component is linked to the first component and is configured to be in communication with the first component to be actuated from an open to a closed position. The second component defines a third portion and a fourth portion, the third portion defining a second handle part and the fourth portion defining a second grip that is configured to grip a tissue in combination with the first grip portion of the first component. In certain embodiments, the first component or second component comprises a substantially straight member attached distally from the grip.

FIELD

The disclosed methods and systems relate to the medical field, and moreparticularly to medical procedures.

BACKGROUND

Medical practitioners are presented with thousands of emergency roomadmissions every year relating to injuries sustained through foreignmaterials becoming lodged in tissues. The eye is particularlysusceptible to damage through materials coming into contact with thesurface of the eye. In many instances, these materials can become lodgedin areas underneath eyelids. When foreign materials become lodgedbetween the eyelid and the cornea or sclera, these materials must beremoved to prevent permanent injuries.

The devices and techniques known in the prior art for allowing forextraction of foreign materials from difficult areas of the body haveseveral issues that impact patient comfort, treatment efficacy, andprognosis. For instance, the present methods of extracting foreignmaterials from areas such as the eye consist of swabs in combinationwith an inspection mirror to hold the eyelid away from the eye. Thistechnique causes substantial discomfort to the patient, and in someinstances requires anesthesia, while making extraction of the foreignmaterials from the eye more difficult. Other techniques include holdingback or cutting blocking tissues or attempting to wash out the foreignmaterials. All of these techniques present medical practitioners with adifficult task and patients with discomfort and potential tissuesdamage.

These issues remain unresolved and require addressing to improve patienttreatment outcomes.

SUMMARY

The present disclosure relates to a device that allows for a medicalprofessional to move a first tissue out of the way of a second tissuerequiring treatment and to hold the first tissue securely out of the wayof the second tissue during a procedure. The device further allows themedical professional to effectively remove foreign materials from thesecond tissue, or from between the two tissues, while not needing to cutor permanently remove the first tissue out of the way of the secondtissue. In certain embodiments, the first tissue is an eyelid and asecond tissue is the surface of an eye. In some embodiments, the medicalprofessional can secure the tissue out of the way with one hand and withthe second hand use a second medical device, such as a swab or otherdevice, to remove the foreign materials.

Aspects of the disclosed devices comprise a first component comprising afirst portion that defines a first handle part and a second portion thatdefines a first grip that is configured to grip a tissue in combinationwith a second grip. The second component is linked to the firstcomponent and is configured to be in communication with the firstcomponent to be actuated from an open to a closed position. The secondcomponent defines a third portion and a fourth portion, the thirdportion defining a second handle part and the fourth portion defining asecond grip that is configured to grip a tissue in combination with thefirst grip portion of the first component. In certain embodiments, thegripping portions of both the first and second components are curved andcontain the same radii. In certain embodiments, the first component orsecond component comprises a substantially straight member attacheddistally from the grip. In some embodiments, the member is configured tobe gripped between two fingers. In other embodiments, the member ispositioned parallel to the plane of the component. In yet otherembodiments, the member is positioned at an angle of 5° to 90° to theplane of the component.

Aspects disclosed herein include methods of using the disclosed devices.The method comprises actuating the device from an open position to aclosed position to grip a first tissue. The method further comprisesmoving the first tissue to a position that exposes a second tissue, bymoving the device in either a rotational or translational motion, andholding a substantially straight member connected to a first componentof the device to maintain the first tissue in the position that exposesthe second tissue. The method can further comprise treating a secondtissue that has been exposed.

Aspects of the device comprise a first component and a second component,the first component comprises a first portion and a second portion, thefirst portion defining a first handle part and the second portiondefining a first grip configured to grip a tissue in combination with asecond grip, wherein the second component is linked to the firstcomponent and is configured to be in communication with the firstcomponent to be actuated from an open configuration to a closedconfiguration and wherein the second component defines a third portionand a fourth portion, the third portion defining a second handle partand the fourth portion defining a second grip that is configured to gripa tissue in combination with the first grip portion of the firstcomponent, and wherein the device comprises a member attached to thefirst or second component.

In certain embodiments, the member is substantially straight. In otherembodiments, the member is perpendicular to a plane of the first orsecond component to which the member is attached. In still otherembodiments, the member is attached at an angle of 50 degrees to 110degrees when compared to a plane of the first or second component towhich the member is attached. In further embodiments, the member iscomprised of the same material as the first or second component.

In certain embodiments, the member and the first or second component towhich the member is attached are shaped from a single material. Inparticular embodiments, the member is from about 2.0 cm to about 10 cm.In more particular embodiments, the member further comprises a coating.In still more particular embodiments, the coating is a polymer or film.In yet more particular embodiments, the coating comprises plastic,biocompatible adhesive polymers, and rubber polymers. In even moreparticular embodiments, the coating is a sheath.

In some embodiment, the first and second component comprise a coating onthe first and second grips. In other embodiments, the coating is apolymer or film. In yet other embodiments, the coating comprisesplastic, biocompatible adhesive polymers, and rubber polymers. Infurther embodiments, the coating is a sheath.

In certain embodiments, the member is disposed proximally to the firstor second grip of the first or second component to which the member isattached. In some embodiments, the member is disposed on the first orsecond grip of the first or second component to which the member isattached. In more embodiments, the member is disposed on opposite sideof the first or second grip of the first or second component to whichthe member is attached, the opposite side opposing the side of the firstor second grip that comes together with the opposing side of the othergrip to hold the tissue. In still more embodiments, the first and secondgrips are substantially elliptical. In still further embodiments, thefirst and second grips contact one another at the apex of the ellipsewhen in a closed state. In even further embodiments, the device furthercomprises a locking mechanism.

In particular embodiments, the locking mechanism comprises two lockcomponents, the first lock component being disposed on the first portionand the second lock component being disposed on the second portion. Ineven more particular embodiments, the first and second lock componentsare configured to interlock with one another. In yet more particularembodiments, the first and second lock components comprise interlockingteeth such that the interlocking teeth on each component lock with oneanother. In still more particular embodiments, the locking mechanismprevents actuation of the first and second portions into an openconfiguration.

In certain embodiments, the device comprises a first material selectedfrom the group consisting of thermoplastics, alloys, gold, aluminum,tantalum, and combinations thereof. In particular embodiments, thedevice comprises a thermoplastic.

Aspects of the disclosure include a method of displacing a tissue from afirst position to a second position. The method comprises providing adevice comprising a first component and a second component, the firstcomponent comprises a first portion and a second portion, the firstportion defining a first handle part and the second portion defining afirst grip configured to grip a tissue in combination with a secondgrip, wherein the second component is linked to the first component andis configured to be in communication with the first component to beactuated from an open configuration to a closed configuration andwherein the second component defines a third portion and a fourthportion, the third portion defining a second handle part and the fourthportion defining a second grip that is configured to grip a tissue incombination with the first grip portion of the first component, andwherein the device comprises a member attached to the first or secondcomponent; gripping the tissue with the device by actuating the firstand second components into a closed configuration onto the tissue;moving the tissue from the first position to the second position bypulling the tissue into the second position; and maintaining the tissuein the second position, a user maintaining the tissue by holding themember.

In certain embodiments, the tissue is skin, organ, tendon, ligament,muscle, or combinations thereof. In other embodiments, the tissue is aneyelid. In still other embodiments, the method further comprisescleansing a body structure of foreign material.

In certain embodiments, the member is substantially straight. In otherembodiments, the member is perpendicular to a plane of the first orsecond component to which the member is attached. In still otherembodiments, the member is attached at an angle of 50 degrees to 110degrees when compared to a plane of the first or second component towhich the member is attached. In further embodiments, the member iscomprised of the same material as the first or second component.

In certain embodiments, the member and the first or second component towhich the member is attached are shaped from a single material. Inparticular embodiments, the member is from about 2.0 cm to about 10 cm.In more particular embodiments, the member further comprises a coating.In still more particular embodiments, the coating is a polymer or film.In yet more particular embodiments, the coating comprises plastic,biocompatible adhesive polymers, and rubber polymers. In even moreparticular embodiments, the coating is a sheath.

In some embodiment, the first and second component comprise a coating onthe first and second grips. In other embodiments, the coating is apolymer or film. In yet other embodiments, the coating comprisesplastic, biocompatible adhesive polymers, and rubber polymers. Infurther embodiments, the coating is a sheath.

In certain embodiments, the member is disposed proximally to the firstor second grip of the first or second component to which the member isattached. In some embodiments, the member is disposed on the first orsecond grip of the first or second component to which the member isattached. In more embodiments, the member is disposed on the oppositeside of the first or second grip of the first or second component towhich the member is attached, the opposite side opposing the side of thefirst or second grip that comes together with the opposing side of theother grip to hold the tissue. In still more embodiments, the first andsecond grips are substantially elliptical. In still further embodiments,the first and second grips contact one another at the apex of theellipse when in a closed state. In even further embodiments, the devicefurther comprises a locking mechanism.

In particular embodiments, the locking mechanism comprises two lockcomponents, the first lock component being disposed on the first portionand the second lock component being disposed on the second portion. Ineven more particular embodiments, the first and second lock componentsare configured to interlock with one another. In yet more particularembodiments, the first and second lock components comprise interlockingteeth such that the interlocking teeth on each component lock with oneanother. In still more particular embodiments, the locking mechanismprevents actuation of the first and second portions into an openconfiguration.

In certain embodiments, the device comprises a first material selectedfrom the group consisting of thermoplastics, alloys, gold, aluminum,tantalum, and combinations thereof. In particular embodiments, thedevice comprises a thermoplastic.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

FIG. 1 is a representation of an exemplary embodiment of a device.

FIG. 2 a is a top view of an exemplary embodiment showing the gripportion of the device.

FIG. 2 b is a side view of an exemplary embodiment showing the gripportion.

FIG. 2 c is a front view of an exemplary embodiment showing the gripportion.

FIG. 3 a is a representation of an exemplary locking mechanism betweenthe first and second components of a device.

FIG. 3 b is a representation of a third component of the lockingmechanism in close-up view.

FIG. 4 is a representation of another embodiment of the lockingmechanism.

FIG. 5 is a designed model of an exemplary embodiment of the device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The disclosed devices allow for medical professionals to move a firsttissue that is blocking, covering, or otherwise obstructing a secondtissue requiring treatment into a position allowing treatment of thesecond tissue. The disclosed devices further allow for medicalprofessionals to treat patients in the most efficient and efficaciousmanner. The disclosed devices also allow for multiple practitioners tooperate in a confined space. For example, one practitioner can hold thedevice to maintain the first tissue in a position away from the secondtissue, while another practitioner performs a procedure on the secondtissue. The first tissue can be an eyelid and the second tissue can bethe surface of the eye, in some embodiments.

As shown in FIG. 1 , an exemplary embodiment comprises a first component100 and a second component 105. The first component 100 and the secondcomponent 105 are configured to be linked together to be actuated froman open position to a closed position. The first component 100 andsecond component 105 each have a portion that allows for interlocking ofthe first and second components to actuate, a linking position 101.Actuation in this instance includes moving the first component gripportion 121 and second component grip portion 126 to an open position(i.e., away from one another) and to a closed position (i.e., in contactwith one another). This actuation allows a practitioner to grip (closedposition) and release (open position) tissue.

FIG. 1 further shows that the first component 100 comprises a firstportion 110 and a second portion 120. The first portion 110 of the firstcomponent defines a first handle part 111 and the second portion 120 ofthe first component 100 defines a first grip 121 configured to grip atissue in combination with a second grip. The second component 105 islinked to the first component and is configured to be in communicationwith the first component to be actuated from an open to a closedposition. The second component 105 defines a third portion 115 and afourth portion 125. The third 115 and fourth portions 125 can besubstantially identical to the first 110 and second portions 120 of thefirst component 100, respectively. For instance, the third portion 115defines a second handle part 116 and the fourth portion 125 defines asecond grip 126 that is configured to grip a tissue in combination withthe first grip portion 121 of the first component 100.

The disclosed devices can further comprise a substantially straightmember 140. As shown in FIG. 1 , the member 140 is located on the firstcomponent 100. However, it should be noted that the member 140 can belocated on either the first component 100 or the second component 105.In some embodiments, the member 140 is located distally from the end ofthe grip on either the first 100 or second component 105. The member 140can be positioned parallel to a plane of the component or alternativelypositioned at an angle from the plane of the component. For example, themember can be positioned from 5° to 90° from the plane of the component.In some embodiments, the member 140 comprises a textured surface toallow for gripping of the member 140.

The first component 100 and second component 105 each comprise a grip(121 and 126) in the second portion 120 and fourth portions 125,respectively. The grips 121 and 126 are configured to contact oneanother in the closed position of the disclosed devices. The gripportions 121 and 126 contact a first tissue and grip it securely. Thegrips can be smooth or serrated.

In FIG. 3 a , an embodiment of the locking mechanism 500 is shown. Inthis embodiment, the locking mechanism 500 comprises an extended arm 510extending from the first component 501 to the second component 502 nearthe first handle part 521 and the second handle part 522. In theembodiment of FIG. 3 a , the extended arm 510 is molded to the firstcomponent 501. However, the extended arm 510 can be attached as aseparate piece to the first component 501 through adhesion, welding, orother known techniques. FIG. 3 a further shows an extended compartment511 connected to the second component 502. The extended arm 510 passesthrough the compartment 511, and then through the second component 502and a third component 503. This third component 503 is comprised of afirst portion 513 and second portion 523 (see FIG. 3 b ). The firstportion 513 of the third component 503 defines a slot 533 for theextended arm 510 to pass through. The compartment 511 of the secondcomponent 502 defines an extended member 512. The third component 503 isheld in a primary position, within the compartment 511 by a spring 504and an extended member 512, so that it causes enough friction to stopthe second component 502 and the compartment 511 from sliding along theextended arm 510. The third component 503 is then moved into a secondaryposition by applying force to the extended member 523 in the directionof the first component 501. A spring 504 resistance against the force.Once in this secondary position the third component 503 allows thesecond component 502 and its compartment 511 to move along the extendedarm 510. The third component 503 can be held in these positions usingvarious methods. Examples of these methods include springs and fixedpivot points within the compartment.

FIG. 4 shows an alternative locking mechanism 600. The locking mechanism600 can be positioned to interlock between the first handle part 601 andthe second handle part 602. FIG. 4 further shows that the lockingmechanism 600 comprises an extension 605 with interlocking teeth 610.There is a second extension 606 from the second handle part 602 thatalso has interlocking teeth 611. The interlocking teeth 610 areconfigured to interlock with the teeth 611 and thereby keep themechanism 600 in a locked position. In this position, the interlockingteeth 610 prevent the device from being actuated to an openconfiguration. The locking mechanism 600 however can be a variety ofconfigurations. Examples of locking mechanisms include latchingmechanisms, lock-and-key mechanisms, and other mechanisms to hold thefirst and second handle parts in a closed position.

In some embodiments, the gripping portions comprise gel material. Thegel material can be compressible to absorb force. The gel material canfurther be biocompatible. Examples of gel materials include silicone gelsuch as POWERSIL® GEL C 670 AB (Wacker Chemie AG), hydrogel, organogel,and nanocomposite hydrogel. The gel material can coat the grippingportion. In some embodiments, the gel material is a filler of a flexiblepolymer. The flexible polymer can be attached to the gripping portionthat contacts the tissue when the gripping portions grip the tissues.

Embodiments of the disclosed devices include devices as shown in FIG. 5. The first 701 and second 703 gripping portions of the first 700 andsecond components 702, respectively. The gripping portions 701 and 703in this embodiment are designed to close in parallel fashion. In thisembodiment, the griping portions are coated with a protective sleeve 701a and 703 a. As shown, the device comprises a locking mechanism 710 anda first handle part 705 and a second handle part 706. The linkingposition 715 is also shown as well as member 720. The sleeve can be agel or material that protects tissue from crush damage.

In certain embodiments, the disclosed devices are composed of a firstmaterial selected from the group consisting of thermoplastics, alloys,gold, aluminum, tantalum, and combinations thereof. In particularembodiments, the disclosed devices are composed of thermoplastics.

In further embodiments, the disclosed devices comprise a surface coatingthe grip of the first and second components. The surface coating can beused to improve gripping of tissues and to decrease the chance of crushdamage to tissues. The surface coating can be a material that increasesfriction to allow for a more secure hold while reducing the amount ofstress imposed on the tissue that is being secured. For instance, thesurface coating can increase the grip of the tissue without the need forcrushing force. The surface coating can comprise a polymer or film thatis disposed on the grip. Examples of such materials include plastic,biocompatible adhesive polymers, and natural or synthetic rubberpolymers. The surface coating can also be a separate sheath that one canslide onto the grip of each of the first and second components. Forexample, a rubber sheath can be made that is a hollow tube that fitssecurely onto the grip portion.

In some embodiments, the disclosed devices comprise first and secondcomponents in which the respective grip portions comprise a groove. Thegroove extends at least part of the length of the grip and is configuredto hold an insert. The insert improves the gripping of tissue and actsin a similar manner to the surface coatings disclosed herein. The insertcan comprise a material such as plastic, natural and synthetic rubber,biocompatible adhesive polymers, or combinations thereof. The insert canbe secured in the groove by an adhesive. In certain embodiments, theinsert is not secured in the groove but is fitted into the groove.

FIG. 2 a shows an embodiment of the device in which the first and secondcomponents comprise a first grip 200 and a second grip. FIG. 2 a being atop portion shows first grip 210 of the first component 200 and in thisembodiment the second grip is identical to the first grip 200. The firstgrip 200 and, therefore, the second grip in this embodiment, comprises afirst section 211 of the first grip 210 that grip the tissue incombination with the second grip. The first grip 211 comprises threesupports 215, 216, and 217. A first support 215 is positionedsubstantially in the middle of the first grip 210. The second 216 andthird supports 217 are positioned at opposite ends of the first section211 of the first grip 210. This can also be replaced by a single supportthat spans the same area as 215, 216, 217.

FIG. 2 b shows embodiments of the device in which the device comprises afirst component 300 and a second component 305. The first 300 and secondcomponents 305 comprise first 301 and second grips 306, respectively.The first 300 and second components 305 are linked at a linking position315. It should be noted that this is a sideview in which the supportsshown in FIG. 2 a are not visible at this angle. The first 301 andsecond grips 306 are shaped as substantially elliptical. As shown inFIG. 2 b , the first 301 and second grips 306 make contact at the apexof the ellipses to grip the tissues.

FIG. 2 c shows embodiments of the device in which the first 401 andsecond grips 406 have a perpendicular surface that makes contact to gripthe tissues. FIG. 2 c is a head-on view of the first component 400 andthe second component 405 showing the linking position 420, as well asthe first handle part 410 and the second handle part 415 in relation toone another in an open configuration of the device. This view shows thefirst section 411 of the first grip 401 and the second section 416 ofthe second grip 406. The first section 411 and the second section 416each include the supports described in FIG. 2 a.

Aspects disclosed herein include methods using the disclosed devices.The method comprises actuating the device from an open position to aclosed position to grip a first tissue. The method further comprisesmoving the first tissue to a position that exposes a second tissue, bymoving the device in either a rotational or translational motion, andholding a substantially straight member connected to a first componentof the device to maintain the first tissue in the position that exposesthe second tissue. The method can further comprise treating a secondtissue that has been exposed.

As disclosed herein, the disclosed methods provide for the ability ofmedical practitioners to displace tissues during medical procedures.Exemplary medical procedures include removing debris from a tissue ororgan, plastic surgery, surgical procedures on a tissue, and removingdiseased tissues from organs. In certain embodiments, the medicalprocedure is removing foreign objects from a tissue or organ. Inparticular embodiments, the medical procedure is removing foreignobjects from an eye. In more particular embodiments, an eyelid isgripped and moved out of the way to allow from access to the eyeball andremoval of foreign objects.

Aspects of the methods disclosed herein include a method of displacing atissue from a first position to a second position. The method comprisesproviding a device comprising a first component and a second component,the first component comprises a first portion and a second portion, thefirst portion defining a first handle part and the second portiondefining a first grip configured to grip a tissue in combination with asecond grip, wherein the second component is linked to the firstcomponent and is configured to be in communication with the firstcomponent to be actuated from an open configuration to a closedconfiguration and wherein the second component defines a third portionand a fourth portion, the third portion defining a second handle partand the fourth portion defining a second grip that is configured to gripa tissue in combination with the first grip portion of the firstcomponent, and wherein the device comprises a member attached to thefirst or second component; gripping the tissue with the device byactuating the first and second components into a closed configurationonto the tissue; moving the tissue from the first position to the secondposition by pulling the tissue into the second position; and maintainingthe tissue in the second position, a user maintaining the tissue byholding the member.

It should be noted that the use of the term “a” or “an” means “one ormore” throughout this application unless explicitly described otherwise.As used herein, the term “about” means +/−10% of the shown value thatthe term about modifies.

EQUIVALENTS

Those skilled in the art will recognize, or be able to ascertain, usingno more than routine experimentation, numerous equivalents to thespecific embodiments described specifically in this disclosure. Suchequivalents are intended to be encompassed in the scope of the followingclaims.

I claim:
 1. A device comprising a first component and a secondcomponent, the first component comprises a first portion and a secondportion, the first portion defining a first handle part and the secondportion defining a first grip configured to grip a tissue in combinationwith a second grip, wherein the second component is linked to the firstcomponent and is configured to be in communication with the firstcomponent to be actuated from an open configuration to a closedconfiguration and wherein the second component defines a third portionand a fourth portion, the third portion defining a second handle partand the fourth portion defining a second grip that is configured to gripa tissue in combination with the first grip portion of the firstcomponent, and wherein the device comprises a member attached to thefirst or second component.
 2. The device of claim 1, wherein the memberis substantially straight.
 3. The device of claim 1, wherein the memberis perpendicular to a plane of the first or second component to whichthe member is attached.
 4. The device of claim 3, wherein the member isattached at an angle of 50 degrees to 110 degrees when compared to aplane of the first or second component to which the member is attached.5. The device of claim 1, wherein the member is comprised of the samematerial as the first or second component.
 6. The device of claim 5,wherein the member and the first or second component to which the memberis attached are shaped from a single material.
 7. The device of claim 1,wherein the member is from about 2.0 cm to about 10 cm.
 8. The device ofclaim 1, wherein the member further comprises a coating.
 9. The deviceof claim 8, wherein the coating is a polymer or film.
 10. The device ofclaim 9, wherein the coating comprises plastic, biocompatible adhesivepolymers, and rubber polymers.
 11. The device of claim 8, wherein thecoating is a sheath.
 12. The device of claim 1, wherein the first andsecond component comprise a coating on the first and second grips. 13.The device of claim 12, wherein the coating is a polymer or film. 14.The device of claim 13, wherein the coating comprises plastic,biocompatible adhesive polymers, and rubber polymers.
 15. The device ofclaim 12, wherein the coating is a sheath.
 16. The device of claim 1,wherein the member is disposed proximally to the first or second grip ofthe first or second component to which the member is attached.
 17. Thedevice of claim 1, wherein the member is disposed on the first or secondgrip of the first or second component to which the member is attached.18. The device of claim 17, wherein the member is disposed on oppositeside of the first or second grip of the first or second component towhich the member is attached, the opposite side opposing the side of thefirst or second grip that comes together with the opposing side of theother grip to hold the tissue.
 19. The device of claim 1, wherein thefirst and second grips are substantially elliptical.
 20. The device ofclaim 19, wherein the first and second grips contact one another at theapex of the ellipses when in a closed state.
 21. The device of claim 1,where the device further comprises a locking mechanism.
 22. The deviceof claim 21, wherein the locking mechanism comprises two lockcomponents, the first lock component being disposed on the first portionand the second lock component being disposed on the second portion. 23.The device of claim 22, wherein the first and second lock components areconfigured to interlock with one another.
 24. The device of claim 23,wherein the first and second lock components comprise interlocking teethsuch that the interlocking teeth on each component lock with oneanother.
 25. The device of claim 21, wherein the locking mechanismprevents actuation of the first and second portions into an openconfiguration.
 26. The device of claim 1, wherein the device comprises afirst material selected from the group consisting of thermoplastics,alloys, gold, aluminum, tantalum, and combinations thereof.
 27. Thedevice of claim 26, wherein the device comprises a thermoplastic. 28.The device of claim 1 further comprises a locking mechanism comprisingan extended arm extending from the first component to the secondcomponent.
 29. The device of claim 28, wherein the locking mechanismcomprises an extended compartment connected to the second component. 30.The device of claim 29, wherein the extended arm passes through thecompartment and through the second component.
 31. The device of claim30, wherein the locking mechanism comprises a third component comprisinga first portion and a second portion.
 32. The device of claim 31,wherein the third component is held in a primary position by a springand an extended member.
 33. A method of displacing a tissue from a firstposition to a second position, the method comprising: a. providing adevice comprising a first component and a second component, the firstcomponent comprises a first portion and a second portion, the firstportion defining a first handle part and the second portion defining afirst grip configured to grip a tissue in combination with a secondgrip, wherein the second component is linked to the first component andis configured to be in communication with the first component to beactuated from an open configuration to a closed configuration andwherein the second component defines a third portion and a fourthportion, the third portion defining a second handle part and the fourthportion defining a second grip that is configured to grip a tissue incombination with the first grip portion of the first component, andwherein the device comprises a member attached to the first or secondcomponent; b. gripping the tissue with the device by actuating the firstand second components into a closed configuration onto the tissue; c.moving the tissue from the first position to the second position bypulling the tissue in a rotational or translational manner into thesecond position; and d. maintaining the tissue in the second position, auser maintaining the tissue by holding the member.
 34. The method ofclaim 33, wherein the tissue is skin, organ, tendon, ligament, muscle,or combinations thereof.
 35. The method of claim 33, wherein the tissueis an eyelid.
 36. The method of claim 33, wherein the method furthercomprises cleansing a body structure of foreign material.
 37. The methodof claim 33, wherein the member is substantially straight.
 38. Themethod of claim 33, wherein the member is perpendicular to a plane ofthe first or second component to which the member is attached.
 39. Themethod of claim 38, wherein the member is attached at an angle of 50degrees to 110 degrees when compared to a plane of the first or secondcomponent to which the member is attached.
 40. The method of claim 33,wherein the member is comprised of the same material as the first orsecond component.
 41. The method of claim 40, wherein the member and thefirst or second component to which the member is attached are shapedfrom a single material.
 42. The method of claim 33, wherein the memberis from about 2.0 cm to about 10 cm.
 43. The method of claim 33, whereinthe member further comprises a coating.
 44. The method of claim 44,wherein the coating is a polymer or film.
 45. The method of claim 45,wherein the coating comprises plastic, biocompatible adhesive polymers,and rubber polymers.
 46. The method of claim 44, wherein the coating isa sheath.
 47. The method of claim 33, wherein the first and secondcomponent comprise a coating on the first and second grips.
 48. Themethod of claim 47, wherein the coating is a polymer or film.
 49. Themethod of claim 48, wherein the coating comprises plastic, biocompatibleadhesive polymers, and rubber polymers.
 50. The method of claim 47,wherein the coating is a sheath.
 51. The method of claim 33, wherein themember is disposed proximally to the first or second grip of the firstor second component to which the member is attached.
 52. The method ofclaim 33, wherein the member is disposed on the first or second grip ofthe first or second component to which the member is attached.
 53. Themethod of claim 52, wherein the member is disposed on opposite side ofthe first or second grip of the first or second component to which themember is attached, the opposite side opposing the side of the first orsecond grip that comes together with the opposing side of the other gripto hold the tissue.
 54. The method of claim 33, wherein the first andsecond grips are substantially elliptical.
 55. The method of claim 54,wherein the first and second grips contact one another at the apex ofthe ellipses when in a closed state.
 56. The method of claim 33, wherethe device further comprises a locking mechanism.
 57. The method ofclaim 56, wherein the locking mechanism comprises two lock components,the first lock component being disposed on the first portion and thesecond lock component being disposed on the second portion.
 58. Themethod of claim 57, wherein the first and second lock components areconfigured to interlock with one another.
 59. The method of claim 58,wherein the first and second lock components comprise interlocking teethsuch that the interlocking teeth on each component lock with oneanother.
 60. The method of claim 56, wherein the locking mechanismprevents actuation of the first and second portions into an openconfiguration.
 61. The method of claim 33, wherein the device comprisesa first material selected from the group consisting of thermoplastics,alloys, gold, aluminum, tantalum, and combinations thereof.
 62. Themethod of claim 61, wherein the device comprises a thermoplastic.